On this page we list events relevant to Equality and Inclusion, whether at the University, such as those held by the Staff Networks, in the wider Leeds area, or beyond.
Know of an event which you think should be listed? Contact equality@leeds.ac.uk to let us know, and we can add it to our calendar. The Equality and Inclusion Calendar is a practical resource highlighting the main faith days observed or celebrated, key diversity days, awareness raising dates, public holidays and academic term dates.
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In this talk, Dr Jean Beaman will discuss her ongoing ethnographic research on anti-racist mobilisation and activism against police violence, and put that in conversation with anti-racist mobilisation and the Black Lives Matter movement both in the United States and worldwide. She will discuss what it means to consider Black Lives Matter in a society...
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15th – Sunday 21th May 2023 and the theme this year is ‘anxiety’. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems we can face. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but it’s important that we recognise and respond...
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. The theme for 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. It aims to understand the difference between equality and equity and to get the world talking about why 'equal opportunities are...
February is LGBT+ History Month, and the theme for 2023 is 'Behind the Lens'. LGBT+ History Month takes place every February. It is a month long celebration of LGBT+ history and the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. It aims to promote and celebrate equality and diversity for all LGBT+ people. To...
Menopause for thought cafés are informal meet ups hosted monthly on Teams or in person, which create time and a safe, respectful and confidential space to discuss the menopause. The cafés are open to everyone irrespective of age or gender and no one is advised to follow any particular course of action in them. Some...
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is an annual event focused on the history of disabled people’s fight for equality and human rights. UKDHM 2022 will take place from the evening of 16 November until Friday 16 December and the 2022 theme is Disability, Health and Well Being. The University is helping to mark the awareness month...
Inter Faith Week takes place from Sunday 13 – Sunday 20 November. It provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships and understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs. This awareness week intends to create increased understanding of the diversity of faith communities in the UK, and celebrate their contribution to society. Inter faith cooperation and understanding...
The theme for this year’s Black History Month is Time for Change: Actions Not Words. The purpose of this theme is not just to educate people on Black History but inform and empower people to be true allies in the anti-racism movement. Please find below an excerpt from Black History Month 2022 as well as...
Women at Leeds Network annual conference – Part 1 Date: Tuesday 21 June 2022 Time: 12:00 – 14:00 Join via MS Teams link Women at Leeds Network annual conference – Part 2 Date: Wednesday 22 June 2022 Time: 12:00 – 14:00 Join via MS Teams link
17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBIT), and the theme for 2022 is ‘Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights’. The day is marked worldwide, including in 37 countries where same sex acts are still illegal. It was created in 2004 to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination faced by lesbian,...